Most undergraduate students who earn scholarships and other merit-based awards are required to meet the minimum credit-load and academic performance criteria, according to the Regulations Governing University Awards. However, there are some special circumstances in which exceptions apply.
Over $1.4 million is awarded annually through scholarships and awards to UBC students participating in Go Global international learning programs.
Students who are eligible for awards (see specific criteria below) may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. Students are always offered the highest-value award that they are eligible for. Unless otherwise indicated, all students must meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.
Additional application details (if any) can be found by clicking the award names below.
Unless otherwise indicated, awards are available to students at both UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan. For students unable to meet the award criteria, please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor to discuss your situation. Students with extenuating circumstances that meant that they could not achieve the required credit level or grades may be eligible to submit an appeal after the award has been adjudicated.
You can find your Enrolment Services Advisor on the Student Service Centre (SSC) by selecting "UBC contacts" under Personal Information. If you do not have an advisor, please email goglobal.awards@ubc.ca.
Students can only be considered for one major International Learning Award throughout their degree (e.g., Arts Research Abroad (ARA) funded Global Seminars, Undergraduate Research Conference).
In addition to applying for scholarships and awards, check out some tips and tools for budgeting to study abroad.
Value: $5000 for Winter term-based experiences and $2000 for Summer and Research experiences
About: Through the Global Pathfinder Award, established in 2019, UBC will award $100,000 in total funding to students who face barriers to participation in Go Global programming.
Please note that this award is for programs taking place during the 2022/23 academic year.
Eligibility: Criteria for this award is broad in scope to recognize that all students have unique circumstances that may impact their ability to participate in international learning. Below is a list of suggested criteria that the selection committee may use:
All applications will be considered.
You can use the Global Pathfinder Budget Template (Excel spreadsheet) to plan your budget.
The deadline to apply for the Global Pathfinder Award is November 15, 2021 at 4:00 pm for Summer 2022, and 2022/23 winter term experiences.
Value: Up to $500 per experience
Awards of up to $500 each have been made available annually for undergraduate and graduate domestic students and international UBC students participating in a virtual international program through Go Global. The awards are offered to help offset the additional program costs of attending a virtual international program. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global, and eligible candidates will be considered automatically.
Value: Up to $1,000 per term
All students nominated for Exchange, Research Abroad, Global Seminars, Summer Abroad or Study Abroad travel programs will be considered for the Go Global award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award after nomination to the program. Virtual programs are not eligible for this award.
To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 18 credits in the Winter Session before your exchange (with no failed or incomplete courses) or your best 9 credits in Term 1 before your Global Seminar.
For example, if you are going on exchange in the 2021/22 Winter session (in Term 1, Term 2, or for the full year), then your eligibility will be determined by your average and credits in the 2020/21 Winter session. If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best 9 credits in the other term.
Graduate students that are full-time and in good standing with their program with no outstanding or failed grades are also eligible for the Go Global Award.
Candidates will be automatically considered with their program application.
Value: Up to $1,500 per term
All undergraduate students nominated for Exchange or Research Abroad for the Winter Session will be considered for the Go Global Scholarship. A separate application is not required. The scholarship will be given on a competitive basis to those with the highest averages (minimum 75%) on their best 24 credits in the Winter Session before the exchange (with no failed or incomplete courses). For example, if you are going on exchange in the 2021/22 Winter session (in Term 1, Term 2, or for the full year), then your eligibility will be determined by your average and credits in the 2021/22 Winter session. If you were on a co-op work term, then you must achieve a minimum of 75% on at least 12 credits in the other term.
Candidates will be automatically considered with their program application.
Value: Up to $1000 per term
All students accepted into a research abroad program, through Go Global, will be considered for this award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award after acceptance into the program. To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 24 credits in the Winter Session of the previous year (with no failed or incomplete courses). If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best 12 credits in the other term.
Candidates are automatically considered with their program application.
Value: Up to $2000 per term
Must be a UBC degree-seeking student in good standing. Students must be undertaking research activity at a recognized research institution or research institute outside of Canada (i.e. an accredited university, or university- or government- affiliated research institute). Students must have support or supervision from a UBC faculty member and have confirmed an academic supervisor from the host institute. Students’ research activity must be a minimum of 4 weeks in duration and students must devote 30 – 40 hours per week on the research activity. Award recipients must meet the requirements of the host institution to be a visiting researcher or student (these vary by institution). Students must also complete the Student Safety Abroad travel requirements including reviewing online learning modules and completing the Student Safety Abroad Travel registry prior to departure. Learn more about this award and how to apply.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Value: Up to 70% of International Service Learning and Global Seminar program costs (including flights). In cases of demonstrated financial need (determined by Enrolment Services), ARA may fund up to 100% of the program costs and flight.
Candidates will be automatically considered with their program application.
The Choquette Family Foundation offers awards totaling $100,000 for undergraduate and graduate UBC students participating in a Go Global program. The intention of these awards is to support academically strong students who are interested in participating in an international experience but could not do so without financial assistance.
Value: $10,000 (10 awards available)
Applications are currently closed. Applications for the 2022/23 academic year will open on May 1, and be due at 4:00pm on July 15, 2022.
Due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19, The Victoria Foundation made the difficult decision to suspend their international program scholarships for the 2020/21 academic year. This means that the One World and Premiere Awards will not be available for students travelling during term 2.
Value: $1,000-$10,000
The Premier’s and One World scholarships are two separate applications. Students must fill out a separate Premier’s application (similar to but distinct from the One World application) in addition to a One World application if they wish to be considered for both.
You should submit the One World application package to UBC via our secure upload link, and submit the Premier’s application directly to the IKB Scholarship Society office.
Each application requires separate references. If you are using the same referrers for both, you should ask for two copies of the letters. If you are unable to obtain multiple copies, you can photocopy the references yourself as we will accept references even if they’re not in sealed envelopes.
This award was created by the Province of BC and the Irving K Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society to expand educational opportunities for students at post-secondary institutions across BC.
Applications are currently not available for these awards, and have been suspended for the 2021/22 academic year.
Value: Between $2000 - $5000 (alternates each year between outgoing UBC students – odd years, and incoming partner university students – even years).
August 31 at 4:00 pm
The award is open to both incoming and outgoing exchange participants who are US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
Value: $2,100
You must be nominated to attend a US partner university by Go Global.
You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
You must have at least 75% in the Winter Session before your exchange (and no failed, standing deferred, or incomplete courses).
You must be registered for at least 24 credits in the Winter Session. If you are on a co-op work term for one of the terms in the Winter Session, you must be registered for at least 12 credits in the other term.
Candidates will be automatically considered with their program application.
Value: $2,500 (amount varies each year)
Candidates will be automatically considered with their program application. Only those students selected will be contacted.
Value: $2,000 (one award available)
Candidates will be automatically considered with their program application. Only those students selected will be contacted. Conditional nominations for this award will be announced in late February.
Value: $12,000
Students applying to attend the University of Washington for exchange for the Full Year (September 2021 - June 2022).
You can apply directly to the award, the successful candidate will be guaranteed an exchange at the University of Washington.
Applications are not currently being accepted for this award.
Travel awards totalling $3,000 have been endowed in memory of Piara Singh and Kartar Kaur Dhillon, by their two eldest children, Rashpal S. Dhillon and Rashpal K. Purewal, whose parents immigrated to Canada from Pundori Ladha Singh, Punjab, India. The awards are to support the mobility of students between UBC and institutions in India. Financial need may be considered.
There is no application. The awards are made on the recommendation of Go Global.
You can contact Go Global by email, phone, in-person or virtually through Zoom.
If you need to book an advising appointment, please complete the online request form. Appointments will be held through Zoom or by phone, and can be scheduled between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm PT from Monday to Friday.
If you require an appointment outside of these hours, contact Go Global and they will do their best to accommodate. Appointments outside of regular hours can only be accommodated virtually.
Starting Tuesday, Sep 7, Go Global will offer in-person drop-in advising at the UBC Life Building during the times below:
Sign up to attend a Friday group advising session online and learn more about the programs, talk to an advisor, or meet other students interested in Go Global programs.
